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Study the word list: Characters in Atonement

Atonement by Ian McEwan is a novel set in the early 20th century. Briony Tallis, a young aspiring writer, falsely accuses Robbie Turner, a housekeeper's son, of a crime. The consequences of her actions reverberate throughout their lives and the lives of those around them. The novel explores themes of guilt, love, and the power of storytelling, ultimately challenging the boundaries of truth and forgiveness.

	Briony	Briony Tallis is a young aspiring writer whose actions have far-reaching consequences for her family.
	Cecilia	Cecilia Tallis falls in love with Robbie and faces societal expectations.
	Robbie	Robbie Turner is the son of the Tallis family's housekeeper and his life is upended by false accusations.
	Leon	Leon Tallis, Briony and Cecilia's older brother, returns home and sets the events of the novel in motion.
	Emily	Emily Tallis is Bryony, Cecilia, and Leon's mother.
	Jack	Jack Tallis is Bryony, Cecilia, and Leon's father.
	Lola	Lola Quincey is Briony's cousin and the victim of a crime for which Robbie is falsely accused.
	Pierrot	Pierrot and Jackson are Lola's younger brothers.
	Jackson	Pierrot and Jackson are Lola's younger brothers.
	Paul	Paul Marshall is Leon's wealthy friend.
	Grace	Grace Turner is Robbie's mother and the Tallis family's housekeeper.
	Betty	Betty is the Tallis family's cook.
	Hardman	Hardman is a servant in the Tallis family home.
	Danny	Danny Hardman is Hardman's son and who Cecilia and Robbie believe is actually responsible for the crime.
	Nettle	Corporal Nettle and Corporal Mace travel to Dunkirk with Robbie.
	Mace	Corporal Nettle and Corporal Mace travel to Dunkirk with Robbie.
	Fiona	Fiona is Bryony's friend when she is training as a nurse.
	Drummond	Sister Drummond is Bryony's supervisor at the hospital.

Use the list: Characters in Atonement

Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.

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Briony

Cecilia

Robbie

Leon

Emily

Jack

Lola

Pierrot

Jackson

Paul

Grace

Betty

Hardman

Danny

Nettle

Mace

Fiona

Drummond

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